Denver Basketball Officials

Final Weekend Assignments…

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:26:42 +0000

It has been made available the information on officials for the final week of playoffs from the Springs Association. A big congratulations go out to all officials that worked the post season and made 2009-2010 another great season. Be sure and support our area officials where ever they end up working.

2010 State Assignments

Banquet Results!

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:18:39 +0000

If you missed it, the 2010 COB4 Banquet was a huge success again thanks to the dedicated committee headed by Mertice Wallace and assisted by Beth Uhlrich. Bob Lantzy reported that our Cancer Campaign was unbeliabley successful with a check being written from COB4 to IAABO for $19,332!!!! Thanks to all who helped make this number happen!

With over 160 people in attendance to see some great awards handed out for all the regions in the state. Our group was well represented with awards being garnered including:

Ted Scheissler Memorial – Lindsay Shipley

Past President’s Contribution Award – John Fochi

Area Director of the Year Award – Lisa Stone

Presidents Award – Danna Schwenk

Al Schalge memorial – George Latuda, Golden

Jim Dorsey “Class Act” award – Lee Rosa, Aurora

the 1st Women’s Association Award (WABO) – Laura Fincken

National Federation Awards – Tom Gallatin & Danna Schwenk

Honorary Membership, Criteria II – Dennis & Lou Semin, Littleton

In addition all State Championship officials from 2009 were honored including our own:

-Everett King, 1A Boys

-Micah Pauldino, 3A Girls

-Kevin Meador, 3A Boys

-David Renquest, 4A Girls

-Rad Carter, 4A Boys

-Evan Sharples, 4A Boys

-Warren Smith, 5A Boys

We will be posting some photos for everyone to enjoy shortly!

Final Cancer Campaign Results!

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:56:16 +0000

Denver Area 8 had a good showing this year with our fund raising cancer campaign. Even if we didn’t meet our goals set by Colorado Board #4, we improved tremendously over the previous years donation though this year with a total for 2010 of

$3065

A big thank you goes out to all the officials that donated time and effort and money to this great cause.

When the final total state results are in we will post the update

Summer leagues and other assignments?

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:26:40 +0000

If you know of any summer leagues or assingments that are trying to be filled, please let us know about them! We will post a list of them for our officials, but more importantly we are looking to use these for the mentor program as well. Please contact the Area Directors at area8directors@gmail.com or under the OTHER LEAGUES page on the right, feel free to post a comment with the information. It will be added to the page on a regular basis.

Include, Contact person, email, phone, location, dates (appx), pay, level and anything else that is pertinent!

Continue Your Growth as an Official:

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:48:20 +0000

A variety of different camps are available for all levels and interests this summer. Be sure and check out the Other Camps page on the right. We of course recommend the Area 8 BB Camp 2010 for officials looking to improve on their high school mechanics and rotations. The Area 8 Camp will be giving out 8 scholarships state wide so apply for those using the Scholarship Application Link under Camps. In addition Dave Hall will be awarding a set number of discounts to Colorado Board #4 members for any one of Dave Hall’s Officiating Camps!

Dave Hall is the assignor for the Centennial League varsity teams whose interest is to assist in the development of high school officials.

2010 Area 8 Developmental Camp will be held May 28^th -30^th at Metro State

Dave Hall’s Camps are June 18^th-20^th@ Air Force Academy, June 21^st-23^rd @ CSU & July 6^th-8^th @ Wyoming

Applications, links and further details are available under the Camps menu item on the right.

Mentors being sought!

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:15:19 +0000

As part of the newly reformed Mentor Committee, they are currently looking for veteran officials who are interested in being a mentor for a new (1st -3rd year) official. If you would like to mentor a new official please send Rudy Robinson an e-mail at rrobinson@budgettruck.com . Rudy will send you a mentor questionnaire to fill out and return and then your name will be put on the mentor list. Once the committee knows who the possible mentors and mentees are, you will be assigned your mentee.

The committee will be compiling information for leagues, tournaments, and camps so that you can help your mentee by working games with them and watching them work even through the summer. Please let Rudy or Sal or the other committee members know ASAP if you want to be a mentor. More information is now posted on the Mentor link to the right!

Scholarship Application back up! 14 Scholarships available!!

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:09:56 +0000

Scholarship Applications Due Date Extended to April 3rd!!!

Area 8 is administering 14 scholarships!!! 7 scholarships to Area 8 members only (3 to IAABO camp & 4 Open) and 7 state wide scholarships (4 to the Area 8 Camp & 3 to Dave Hall camps). There are several different types of camps for all those members and all different levels interested in improving their skills! Don’t miss this opportunity!!! On the right click on the Scholarship Application under Camps and submit it before March 7.

Help needed for the National Wheelchair Bball Championships

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:37:19 +0000

The Gold Crown Field House will be hosting the 2010 Wheelchair Basketball Championships April 7-11. they are looking for help to put on this event in the form of working the table and scorebooks. They have their own certified officials.

For every two games you work you will receive 2 tickets to a Nuggests game!

Email Coby Chaney at Gold Crown (cchaney@goldcrownmgmt.com) for more details or click on this link for more information. Wheelchair Championships 2010

Officials Vs Cancer 2010

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:53:43 +0000

Its your last opportunity to get your donations in for the Cancer campaign. We did get some good press coverage this year and a big thank you goes out to all those officials that worked hard or donated their game fees.

Make sure you have your dollars in by this Friday the 12th to Cliff Baker by mailing it to:

Area 8 Officials

PO Box 441614

Aurora, CO 80044-1614

As of last estimated count we were just breaking the $2000 dollar mark… a long way from each official donating half a game fee for a total of $5000!!! C’mon officials do your part and support this worthy cause!

Its that time! Dues, Banquet and Director Ballots…

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:52:26 +0000

You should have received in the mail by now your packet for next season.

1. Your Dues need to be paid (postmarked) by March 1st so they aren’t late. After that date you will be assessed another $20 in late fees!!! You must REGISTER online at www.arbitersports.com account #104526. You can pay your dues by e-check in Arbiter (Free!), by credit card for a small charge, or mail in a check.

2. Get your reservation in for the State Awards Banquet being held on March 7th. This is a great time and gives you a chance to meet and socialize with your fellow officials from around the state! Click here to download the form. Banquet Invitation 2010 RSVP’s are due by March 1st with payment of $30 per person, or $35 per person at the door!

3. Voting for your Area and Regional Director! All the platforms were included in the packet for you to make an informed decision. Be sure and have your vote count!